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Whenever a germ or infection enters the body, the white blood cells snap to attention and race toward the scene of the crime.

The white blood cells are continually on the lookout for signs of disease. When a germ does appear, the white blood cells have a variety of ways by which they can attack.

Some will produce protective antibodies that will overpower the germ. Others will surround and devour the bacteria.
White blood cells

A type of immune cell. Most white blood cells are made in the bone marrow and are found in the blood and lymph tissue. White blood cells help the body fight infections and other diseases. Granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes are white blood cells. Also called leukocyte and WBC.

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